Thira (many say Fira) is the capital city of Santorini, which is located on the top of the island, at a height of 260 meters. It used to be like this: "When you reach the old port, to the Tire at the top you need a total of 566 steps. If this is too much for you, of course, there are cableways with gondolas that are charged per person 4 euros in one direction, or you can rent a donkey that will guide you through the narrow and hot streets. "A few years ago a new port in the middle of the island was in use, so now the ski lifts are only a tourist attraction, and we have never seen asses. From the new port to Thira, you can reach a taxi or city bus.
Fira is a city with Caldera - a rock by the sea and one of the most photogenic places in the world. With its boutique hotels-caves, cable cars, narrow streets with blue-and-white houses built in Cycladic style, donkeys donning tourists, cats lying in the shade of vineyards and infinite pools Fira is the first and the right choice.
From the top of the caldera is the view that shoots on the remote islands of Cyclades and the infinite blue of the sea.
When you are in Fira, be sure to visit Akrotiri, which is a prehistoric city that is very well preserved. It contains the remains of the most important prehistoric settlements in the entire Eastern Mediterranean.
It is also necessary to visit Mesa Vouno from the 19th century BC, until the spread of Christianity was the only urban center on the island. Today, you can see the remains of the city and the walls, which used a lot of useful relief as a natural part of the fort. The city’s night life is very rich, especially in July and August. If you want to avoid crowds at Santorini, maybe the best months for the May and October tour. This is especially true for all those who come to Santorini for photographing.
Main Attractions Fire:
- Akrotiri - a prehistoric city
- Mesa Vouno from the 19th century
- Church of Panagia Episkopi with marble dome
- Metropolitan church with a beautiful view
5th Catholic Church of John the Baptist and the conversion church of Rozaria - Museum of prehistoric Tere
- Archaeological Museum, Megaron Giza Museum, Folklore Museum, Museum of Wine
- Walk along Agion Mina Street with a beautiful view